Heart Failure: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and
Nursing Care – Questions With Complete Solutions
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What is heart failure? A condition where the myocardium cannot pump
effectively enough to meet the body's metabolic
demands.
What are the two main types of heart Left-sided heart failure and right-sided heart failure.
failure?
What is the primary mechanism of left- The left ventricle fails to pump effectively, causing
sided heart failure? blood to back up into pulmonary circulation.
What are common manifestations of Cough, orthopnea, dyspnea, and paroxysmal
left-sided heart failure? nocturnal dyspnea.
What causes pulmonary congestion in Increased pulmonary pressure leads to fluid leaking
left-sided heart failure? into alveoli.
What is paroxysmal nocturnal Sudden awakening from sleep with breathlessness,
dyspnea? often relieved by sitting up.
What is the primary mechanism of The right ventricle cannot effectively pump blood to
right-sided heart failure? the lungs, causing systemic venous congestion.
What are common manifestations of Peripheral edema, hepatomegaly, ascites, and jugular
right-sided heart failure? venous distention.
What is the leading cause of heart Coronary artery disease.
failure in the United States?
, What are some contributing factors to Valvular disease, hypertension, structural
heart failure? abnormalities, and chronic pressure overload.
What are general symptoms of heart Fatigue, chest discomfort, decreased cardiac output,
failure? and anxiety.
What does a decreased cardiac Reduced oxygen delivery to tissues, leading to
output indicate? persistent fatigue.
What are some physical examination Tachycardia, elevated blood pressure, gallop rhythm,
findings in heart failure? and crackles on auscultation.
What diagnostic tests are used for Chest X-ray, echocardiogram, electrocardiogram,
heart failure? and laboratory tests.
What does an echocardiogram assess Ejection fraction, chamber size, valve function, and
in heart failure patients? wall motion.
What are some priority nursing Impaired gas exchange, decreased cardiac output,
diagnoses for heart failure? excess fluid volume, and activity intolerance.
What is the relationship between left- Right-sided heart failure is often secondary to left-
sided and right-sided heart failure? sided heart failure.
What psychological symptoms may Anxiety and fear related to dyspnea and reduced
patients with heart failure experience? oxygenation.
What is the significance of jugular It indicates elevated central venous pressure due to
venous distention in heart failure? fluid overload.
What is the role of diuretics in heart To reduce fluid overload and relieve symptoms of
failure management? congestion.
What lifestyle changes can help Dietary modifications, regular exercise, and
manage heart failure? adherence to medication regimens.
What is the importance of monitoring To detect fluid retention and adjust treatment
daily weight in heart failure patients? accordingly.
Nursing Care – Questions With Complete Solutions
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Terms in this set (55)
What is heart failure? A condition where the myocardium cannot pump
effectively enough to meet the body's metabolic
demands.
What are the two main types of heart Left-sided heart failure and right-sided heart failure.
failure?
What is the primary mechanism of left- The left ventricle fails to pump effectively, causing
sided heart failure? blood to back up into pulmonary circulation.
What are common manifestations of Cough, orthopnea, dyspnea, and paroxysmal
left-sided heart failure? nocturnal dyspnea.
What causes pulmonary congestion in Increased pulmonary pressure leads to fluid leaking
left-sided heart failure? into alveoli.
What is paroxysmal nocturnal Sudden awakening from sleep with breathlessness,
dyspnea? often relieved by sitting up.
What is the primary mechanism of The right ventricle cannot effectively pump blood to
right-sided heart failure? the lungs, causing systemic venous congestion.
What are common manifestations of Peripheral edema, hepatomegaly, ascites, and jugular
right-sided heart failure? venous distention.
What is the leading cause of heart Coronary artery disease.
failure in the United States?
, What are some contributing factors to Valvular disease, hypertension, structural
heart failure? abnormalities, and chronic pressure overload.
What are general symptoms of heart Fatigue, chest discomfort, decreased cardiac output,
failure? and anxiety.
What does a decreased cardiac Reduced oxygen delivery to tissues, leading to
output indicate? persistent fatigue.
What are some physical examination Tachycardia, elevated blood pressure, gallop rhythm,
findings in heart failure? and crackles on auscultation.
What diagnostic tests are used for Chest X-ray, echocardiogram, electrocardiogram,
heart failure? and laboratory tests.
What does an echocardiogram assess Ejection fraction, chamber size, valve function, and
in heart failure patients? wall motion.
What are some priority nursing Impaired gas exchange, decreased cardiac output,
diagnoses for heart failure? excess fluid volume, and activity intolerance.
What is the relationship between left- Right-sided heart failure is often secondary to left-
sided and right-sided heart failure? sided heart failure.
What psychological symptoms may Anxiety and fear related to dyspnea and reduced
patients with heart failure experience? oxygenation.
What is the significance of jugular It indicates elevated central venous pressure due to
venous distention in heart failure? fluid overload.
What is the role of diuretics in heart To reduce fluid overload and relieve symptoms of
failure management? congestion.
What lifestyle changes can help Dietary modifications, regular exercise, and
manage heart failure? adherence to medication regimens.
What is the importance of monitoring To detect fluid retention and adjust treatment
daily weight in heart failure patients? accordingly.
